Amherst – Virginia L. Hering (nee: Canale), 87, passed away on July 15, 2017 at Amherst Manor in Amherst, OH. She was born on April 27, 1930 in The Plains, OH.

Virginia graduated from Athens High School. She married her husband, George L. Hering Sr. on May 22, 1954. Virginia was a homemaker for her family. She was a parishioner at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

She is survived by her George L. Hering Jr.; and her sister, Alice.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Hering Sr.; parents, Ceserino Vincenzo and Eva (nee Davis) Canale; and siblings, Charles, William, Judy and Sue.

Christian burial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, 44805 North Ridge Road, Amherst (meet at main entrance of cemetery. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.